Ready to collaborate? Penn State offers:

Protection of Your Idea

Take the first step towards commercialization. Connect with the Office of Technology Management, who can help you determine if your breakthrough or concept can be patented or copyrighted.

Commercialization Strategy

Get guidance to bring your work to the business realm. The Office of Technology Management can help you to explore your options: licensing your work to an outside company, or forming your own startup.

Startup Resources

If you plan to launch a new business for your work, Invent Penn State programs can connect you with a wide range of entrepreneurial resources. Discover training, opportunities for funding, business incubator programs and more to help you grow your business.

Networking and Mentorship

Connect with like-minded fellow faculty, University staff, and industry experts through networking opportunities with Invent Penn State. Or explore collaborative learning through seminars, conferences, and University events designed to support entrepreneurial activity.

If you plan to launch a new business for your work, Invent Penn State programs can connect you with a wide range of entrepreneurial resources. Discover training, opportunities for funding, business incubator programs and more to help you grow your business.

Connect with like-minded fellow faculty, University staff, and industry experts through networking opportunities with Invent Penn State. Or explore collaborative learning through seminars, conferences, and University events designed to support entrepreneurial activity.

Featured Resources

Discover the many opportunities to help you turn your expertise, idea, or innovation into a profitable business.

Office of Technology Management

University Park

A research office at Penn State that manages, protects, and licenses the intellectual property of faculty, graduate students and staff at all Penn State locations.

Fund for Innovation

TechCelerator @ State College

State College

A 10-week startup accelerator held twice a year that offers mentorship and opportunities for Ben Franklin Technology funding; the program works closely with Penn State on its faculty startups; there are also TechCelerators in Carlisle and Altoona.

Get Started

If you believe you have created or discovered something with potential commercial value, take the first step by calling the Office of Technology Management. Our staff can help you navigate your options, and are trained to assist you with questions related to marketability, funding sources, patenting and other protection methods, commercial partners, and more.

Invent Penn State is a Commonwealth-wide initiative to spur economic development, job creation and student career success. Invent Penn State blends entrepreneurship- focused academic programs, business startup training and incubation, funding for commercialization, and university-community collaborations to facilitate the challenging process of turning research discoveries into valuable products and services that can benefit Pennsylvanians and humankind.